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Heilwood, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Heilwood is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 229. Residents earn $63,214 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
229 Population 182/sq mi density
$63,214 Median Income $34,299 per capita
$52,000 Home Value
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$63,214 median income, 11.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,000 home value
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,214
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $52,000
82% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.3%
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.0%
206% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.8%
61% lower than US avg

How Heilwood Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population229
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density182/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans14.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$63,214
Per Capita$34,299
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$6,208M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$52,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units119
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,750 ft (533 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.0%
Libraries14

Is Heilwood a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Heilwood receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Heilwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Heilwood is $63,214, 16% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.0%, unemployment is notably high. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Heilwood is $52,000, 82% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Heilwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches, including 49.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Heilwood has a population of 229 with a density of 182 people per square mile. The median age is 33.9 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

229
Total Population
182
People / sq mi
33.9yrs
Median Age
13% below US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 37.6%
Female 62.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Heilwood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Heilwood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Heilwood is $63,214, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Heilwood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,214
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,299
Avg Weekly Wage$958
IRS Avg AGI$60,334

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.0%
206% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.8%
61% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,304
County GDP$6,208M

Business (County)

Restaurants299
Healthcare471
Retail469
Manufacturing107

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate8.94%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.4 min
Drive Alone95.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Heilwood is $52,000, 82% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$52,000
82% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.7%
Housing Units119
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Effective Rate8.94%
Heilwood has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.7 inches
7% above US avg
Snowfall49.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,750 ft (533 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density182/sq mi
Coordinates40.6219°N, 78.9152°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42021
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.7-point margin. 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.8%

Winner: Republican by 39.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.3%
31% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density182/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities471
Restaurants299
Retail Stores469

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.4 min
Drive Alone95.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.7%

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